Ruchill Park, Glasgow

Name: Ruchill Park
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#213 among attractions in Glasgow

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Ruchill Park is a public park in Ruchill, Glasgow, Scotland, approximately 2 miles north-west of the city centre. It is adjacent to the former location of Ruchill Hospital on Bilsland Drive. ()

Created: 1892Elevation: 256 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°53'7"N, 4°16'23"W

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North KelvinGlasgow United Kingdom

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Ruchill Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glasgow University Union, Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Websters Theatre.

1 miSW
Nightlife, Universities and schools
Glasgow University Union, Glasgow
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's historic West End, the Glasgow University Union (GUU) is a cornerstone of student life at the University of Glasgow. With its origins dating back to 1885, the Union has a rich heritage and plays a key role in the social and cultural...
~1840 ftS
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Architecture
Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, Queen's Cross Church stands as a beacon of architectural splendor and historical significance. This church, designed by the renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is a testament to the unique blend of...
0.8 miSW
Park with tropical plants in glasshouse
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's West End, the Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a verdant oasis renowned for its extensive collection of tropical and temperate flora. Established in 1817, the gardens have become one of the city's most beloved attractions, offering a...
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Websters Theatre, Glasgow
20 min walk • Websters is a theatre in Glasgow, Scotland. It also operates as a bar and restaurant. Websters occupies the building of the 19th-century former Lansdowne Parish Church.
0.4 miW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Ruchill Church Hall, Glasgow
11 min walk • Ruchill Church Hall, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, was built as a mission for the Free Church of Scotland and completed in 1899.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow
25 min walk • Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, originally Hillhead Parish Church, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving the Hillhead and Kelvinside areas of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow
21 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.9 miSW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Western Baths, Glasgow
23 min walk • The Western Baths Club is a Victorian era private swimming and leisure club founded in 1876. The club remains at its original site at 12 Cranworth Street, Hillhead, Glasgow.
0.9 miSW
Church
Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow
25 min walk • Hillhead Baptist Church is a Baptist church in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. It was admitted to the Baptist Union of Scotland in 1883, when the church opened.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
Kelvinbridge, Glasgow
20 min walk • Kelvinbridge is the common name of the Great Western Bridge, a cast iron road and pedestrian bridge located in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, built to carry the Great Western Road at a high level across the River Kelvin.
0.7 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Columba, Glasgow
17 min walk • St Columba's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Woodside, Glasgow, Scotland. It was completed in 1941 and designed by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia. It is situated on Hopehill Road south west of Garscube Road. From 2005 until 2016 it was served by priests from the Dominican Order.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ruchill Park?

Nearby attractions include Ruchill, Glasgow (7 min walk), Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow (9 min walk), Ruchill Church Hall, Glasgow (11 min walk), Ruchill Parish Church, Glasgow (11 min walk).

How to get to Ruchill Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruchill Park:

Bus

Mayfield Street / Ruchill Street • Lines: 90 (5 min walk)
Maryhill Road / Bilsland Drive • Lines: 17, 60, 60A, 61, 8, C8 (8 min walk)

Train

Possilpark and Parkhouse (17 min walk)
Gilshochill (23 min walk)

Metro

Kelvinbridge • Lines: Subway (21 min walk)
St Georges Cross • Lines: Subway (26 min walk)